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Roman Coin: Diocletian AE Antoninianus, Hercules browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Collectibles: Numismatics: Pre AD 1000: Item # 685817
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Diocletian ruled the Roman Empire from 284-305 AD. He brought critical stability to the Empire after a long series of disastrous coups, and his many reforms held it together for the following century. Among his better known accomplishments is the establishment of the Tetrarchy, an arrangement wherein rule was shared between two emperors in the east and west, along with a junior co-ruler for each. Although this system did not last, it provided the basis for splitting the empire into separate Roman and Byzantine Empires in later history. Other important reforms by Diocletian include a massive overhaul of the tax system, a reduction in the standing army, and a reinstatement of the persecution of Christians (the last time a Roman emperor would do so). In a time in which emperors rarely ruled longer than a few years before meeting violent ends, Diocletian reigned for 21 years of stability, voluntarily abdicating to live out his old age in peace.
AGE: 284-305 AD OBVERSE: IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. Bust facing right. REVERSE: IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG ("Jupiter and Hercules preserve us"). Jupiter (left) receiving Victory from Hercules. Crescent/gamma/XXI. See RIC Vii #275 for the type. |
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